US National Security Education Program (NSEP) - Boren Fellowships

Guidance on writing essays for the Boren Awards application, focusing on national security significance and public service career motivation.

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DeadlineJanuary 20, 2027 (Fellowships), January 27, 2027 (Scholarships)

Award amount12-24 weeks: $12,500

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

Application

Application Instructions - Boren Scholarships

Detailed instructions for the Boren Scholarships application, covering eligibility, personal information, academic details, study abroad programs, essays, and submission.

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Eligibility

Must be a U.S. citizen.; Must be at least 18 years old by the application submission deadline.; Must be a matriculated undergraduate student at a U.S. college or university.; Cannot be a citizen of the proposed overseas study location.; Must have at least 15-20 weekly language acquisition hours in proposed overseas programs.

Requirements

Unofficial transcript from current institution.; Unofficial transcripts from any institution where credit was received.; Transcripts must include name, institution, course titles, and grades.; Redact sensitive PII (e.g., Social Security number, date of birth) from transcripts.; Up to three relevant employment history entries (50-100 words each).

Application materials

Eligibility Determination; Personal Information; Academic Information; Employment History; Activities

How to apply

Notify your Boren Awards campus representative early.; Complete all twelve application sections.; Review and submit the application.; Contact boren@iieus.org for questions.; Respect on-campus deadlines set by campus representatives.

Documents

Unofficial transcript(s); Study Abroad Program Description (PDF or screenshot)

Contact

1-800-618-NSEP (6737) ext. 1; boren@iieus.org

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